Lateral Associate IP and Patent Litigation - 3rd to 5th Year

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Virtual care services via CloseKnit

On-site Wellness Center

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Firm-paid life insurance and AD&D

Short and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Transportation commuter benefits

Back-up childcare

Pet insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is representing a prominent law firm seeking a lateral Associate specializing in IP and Patent Litigation in Washington, D.C. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexibility in office attendance and opportunities to handle high-stakes patent disputes.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with a U.S. license and 3–5 years of IP litigation experience, strong technical background, and stellar academic credentials, with exposure to trial strategy and appellate advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD and active attorney license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar or sit for the D.C. bar exam.
• 3–5 years of experience in patent and/or IP litigation.
• Strong foundation in IP and patent law.
• Stellar academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high‑stakes IP litigation across various courts and tribunals.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized IP litigators.
• Participate in trial strategy and appellate advocacy.
• Handle substantive work and client interactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral Associate specializing in IP and Patent Litigation for their Washington, D.C. office. This role offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility in office attendance. The position involves engaging in high‑stakes intellectual property litigation, offering exposure to complex patent disputes and strategic decision‑making.

Duties

• Engage in high‑stakes IP litigation across various courts and tribunals.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized IP litigators.
• Participate in trial strategy and appellate advocacy.
• Handle substantive work and client interactions.

Requirements

• JD and active attorney license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar or willingness to sit for the D.C. bar exam.
• 3‑5 years of experience in patent and/or IP litigation.
• Strong foundation in IP and patent law.
• Stellar academic credentials.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• USPTO registration number desirable but not required.

Skills

• Technical background or experience with complex technologies preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Virtual care services through CloseKnit.
• On‑site Wellness Center with medical services.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness program.
• Firm‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Transportation commuter benefit program.
• Back‑up childcare and family support.
• Pet insurance discount.
• Employee Assistance Program services.